These “birds” are pork tenderloins split and stuffed with a mixture of bread crumbs, onion, sage, and egg, then rolled and tied. They are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce featuring soy sauce, honey, and wine before being grilled over medium coals. A unique and hearty dish perfect for outdoor cooking.
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Birds
Description
These "birds" are pork tenderloins split and stuffed with a mixture of bread crumbs, onion, sage, and egg, then rolled and tied. They are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce featuring soy sauce, honey, and wine before being grilled over medium coals. A unique and hearty dish perfect for outdoor cooking.Directions
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Combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, wine, chopped onions, lemon juice, crushed garlic, cinnamon, salt, and powdered ginger in a bowl to make the marinade.
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Place the pork tenderloins in the marinade and refrigerate overnight.
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Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and drain, reserving the marinade for basting.
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Split or pound the tenderloins until they are 1/3 inch thick.
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In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons chopped onions, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
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Mix lightly with a fork.
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Add the butter to the boiling water and mix with the bread crumb mixture just until moistened (not wet or soggy).
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Add the slightly beaten egg to the stuffing mixture and combine.
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Spread the stuffing over the split or pounded pork pieces.
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Roll the pork into six "birds" and tie them with strings to hold their shape.
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Cook over medium coals for 1 to 1.5 hours, turning frequently.
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Baste often with the reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1102kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27g42%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Cholesterol 292mg98%
- Sodium 9142mg381%
- Total Carbohydrate 128g43%
- Dietary Fiber 17g68%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 85g170%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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